2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练07 应用文练习

1Need a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs.The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.Not a student?Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under30build skills,find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province,you could be eligible（符合条件）for this program.Which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible:Youth15-18years old in select communities（社区）.Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to$3,000to start and run their own summer businesses.Who is eligible:Students aged15-29,returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible:Students aged16or17at time of hire,but not turning18before December31this year.Summer Employment Opportunities（机会）Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program,students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service,its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible:Students aged15or older.Some positions require students to be15to24or up to29for persons with a disability.21.What is special about Summer Company?A.It requires no training before employment.B.It provides awards for running new businesses.C.It allows one to work in the natural environment.D.It offers more summer job opportunities.22.What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A.15-18.B.15-24.C.15-29.D.16-17.23.Which program favors the disabled?A.Jobs for Youth.B.Summer Company.C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D.Summer Employment Opportunities.2Welcome to Holker Hall&GardensVisitor InformationHow to Get to HolkerBy Car：Follow brown signs an A590from J36,M6．Approximate travel times:Windermere–20minutes, Kendal–25minutes,Lancaster–45minutes,Manchester–1hour30minutes．By Rail：The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth,Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities&airports．Opening TimesSunday-Friday(closed on Saturday)11:00am–4:00pm,30th March–2nd November．Admission ChargesHall&Gardens GardensAdults:£12.00£8.00Groups£9.00£5.50Special EventsProducers’Market13th AprilJoin us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks．Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas．Holker Garden Festival30th MayThe event celebrate its22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening,making it one of the most popular events in gardening．National Garden Day28th AugustHolker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged．For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide．Winter Market8th NovemberThis is an event for all the family．Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment．21．How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?A．20minutes．B．25minutes．C．45minutes．D．90minutes．22．How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall&Cardens?A．£l2.00．B．£9.00．C．£8.00D．£5.5023．Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?A．Producers'Market．B．Holker Garden Festival．C．National Garden Day．D．Winter Market．3Summer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/careers,and select two activities they would like to do．Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school．Before choices are finalised，parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their child’s choices．Activity Description Memberof staffCostOutdoor Adventure (OUT)Take yourself out of your comfort zone for aweek,discover new personal qualities,andlearn new skills．You will be able to take partin a number of activities from canoeing to wildcamping on Dartmoor．Learn rock climbingand work as a team,and enjoy the greatoutdoor environment．Mr．Clemens£140WWI Battlefields and Paris (WBP)On Monday we travel to London．After stayingovernight in London,we travel on Day2tonorthern France to visit the World War I battlefields．On Day3we cross into Belgium．Thursday sees us make the shortjourney to Paris where we will visit DisneylandParis park,staying until late to see the paradeand the fireworks．Our final day,Friday,seesus visit central Paris and tour the main sights．Mrs．Milson£425Crafty Foxes(CRF)Four days of product design centred around textiles．Making lovely objects using recycledand made materials．Bags,cushions and decorations．．．Learn skills and leave withmodern and unusual textiles．Mrs．Goode£30Potty about Visit Warner Bros Studio,shop stop to buy Miss£150Potter (POT)picnic,stay overnight in an approved YouthHostel in Streatley-on-Thames,guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations,picnic lunch outside Oxford’s Christchurch,boating on theRiver Cherwell through the University Parks,before heading back to Exeter．Drake21．Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A．OUT．B．WBP．C．CRF．D．POT．22．What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs．Wilson?A．Travel to London．B．See a parade and fireworks．C．Tour central Paris．D．Visit the WWI battlefields．23．How long does Potty about Potter last?A．Two days．B．Four days．C．Five days．D．One week．4Pacific Science Center Guide◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s StoreDon’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit．The store is located(位于)upstairs in Building3right next to the Laser Dome．◆Hungry?Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body?Our caféoffers a complete menu of lunch and snack options,in addition to seasonal specials．The caféis located upstairs in Building1and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes．◆Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit．The lockers are located in Building1near the Information Desk and in Building3．Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance．ID required．◆S upport Pacific Science CenterSince1962Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情)for discovery and lifelong learning in science,math and technology．Today Pacific Science Center serves more than1．3million people a year and beings inquiry-based science education to classrooms andcommunity events all over Washington State．It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals,corporations,and other social organizations．Visit to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center．21．Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A．In Building1．B．In Building3．C．At the Last Dome．D．At the Denny Way entrance．22．What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A．Train Science teachers．B．Distribute science books．C．Distribute scientific research．D．Take science to the classroom．23．What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A．To encourage donations．B．To advertise coming events．C．To introduce special exhibits．D．To tell about the Center’s history．5In the coming months，we are bringing together artists from all over the globe，to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language，in our Globe，within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for．Please come and join us．National Theatre of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion(盛会)will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK．The company’s productions show the new face of21st century Chinese theatre．This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying．Date&Time：Saturday28April，2.30pm&Sunday29April，1.30pm&6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi|GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia，the Marjanishvili，founded in1928，appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world．This new production of As You Like It is helmed（指导）by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze．Date&Time：Friday18May，2.30pm&Saturday19May，7.30pmDeafinitely Theatre London|British Sign Language（BSL）By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL，Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience．Date&Time：Tuesday22May，2.30pm&Wednesday23May，7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv|HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide，Founded in Moscow after the1905 revolution，the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late1920s，Since1958，they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel．This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK．Date&Time：Monday28May，7.30&Tuesday29May，7.30pm21．Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A．RichardⅢ．B．Lover’s Labour’s LostC．As You Like It D．The Merchant of Venice22．What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A．It has two groups of actors B．It is the leading theatre in LondonC．It performs plays in BSL D．It is good at producing comedies23．When can you see a play in Hebrew?A．On Saturday28April．B．On Sunday29AprilC．On Tuesday22May．D．On Tuesday29May6San Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning：February1st through April30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF．Here you can enjoy4pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer．(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery：Tell time upon request．Duration(时长)：2hoursPrice：$90Back to the Fifties TourRunning：August16th through August31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods,the 1950s!Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream．Departing form the Cannery5：00pm and7：00pmDuration：2hoursPrice：$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning：October10th through October31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district．Authentic fire gear（服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco．Departing from the Cannery：6：30pm and8：30pmDuration：1hour and30minutesPrice：Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning：December6th through December23rdThis tractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes．Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit．Departing from the Cannery7：00pm and9：00pmDuration：1hour and30minutesAdvance reservations required．21．Which of the tours is available in March?A．San Francisco Winery Tour．B．Back to the Fifties Tour．C．Spooky Halloween Tour．D．Holiday Lights Tour．22．What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A．Go to Treasure Island．B．Enjoy the holiday scenes．C．Have free ice cream．D．Visit the Presidio district．23．What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A．Take some drinks．B．Set off early in the morning．C．Wear warm clothes．D．Make reservations in advance．7MusicOpera at Music Hall:1243Elm Street.The season runs June through August,with additional performances in March and September.The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts.Phone:241-2742. .Chamber Orchestra:The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at1406Elm Street,which offers several concerts from March through June.Call723-1182for more information.. Symphony Orchestra:At Music Hall and Riverbend.For ticket sales,call381-3300.Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend./home.asp. College Conservatory of Music(CCM):Performances are on the main campus(校园)of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett M organizes a variety of events,including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet,CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra,and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music.Students with I.D.cards can attend the events for free.A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at556-4183.m.uc. edu/events/calendar.Riverbend Music Theater:6295Kellogg rge outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).Big name shows all summer long!Phone:232-6220..21.Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?A.241-2742.B.723-1182.C.381-3300.D.232-6220.22.When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?A.February.B.May.C.August.D.November.23.Where can students go for free performances with their I.D.cards?A.Music Hall.B.Memorial Hall.C.Patricia Cobbett Theater.D.Riverbend Music Theater.24.How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?A.It has seats in the open air.B.It gives shows all year round.C.It offers membership discounts.D.It presents famous musical works.参考答案1.BDD2.DBD3.ADA4.BDA5.ACD6.ACD7.ABCA。

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2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语模拟卷7 Word版含解析

2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语卷(七)(时间：100分钟，满分：120分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A (2019·合肥市质检)Panama City，PanamaFor beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture，consider a trip to Panama City.Here，you will enjoy beaches and city exploring.Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita，where you can book a room starting at $222 a night.There are various programs，including beach Olympics，stargazing(天体观察) and Spanish lessons.Jupiter，FloridaThis place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones.Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa，with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night.Here，you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts，take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.San Diego，CaliforniaThe West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations，so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego.A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa.Here，a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night.Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo.Kihei，HawaiiFor west coasters who are growing bored with their background，fly to the islands of Hawaii.Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan，with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four.Here，you'll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific.And if you set about cooking a fancy meal，you'll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四个旅游观光的好地方，这四个地方各具特色，都非常值得一游。

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2020-2021高考英语阅读理解专项训练（应用文）AEurope's most beautiful placesEurope is an amazingly varied place．The old continent's historic cities and its Mediterranean beaches draw many of its visitors，but the best destinations are sometimes its more remote corners，known mainly to locals and a few brave travelers．Lake Inari，FinlandHigh above the Arctic Circle and close to Finland's border with Russia，Lake Inari is a year round paradise．Dark，snowy winters make it ideal for catching a glimpse of the aurora borealis．Its tree-lined banks glow a burnt orange during autumn and in summer，you can swim in its chilly shallows．The center of local Sami culture，it's as remote and traditional as Finland gets．Unst，Shetland Isles，ScotlandThe most northerly occupied island of the British Isles，Unst is a wild，rugged place where seas crash into the dramatic Muckle Flugga sea stacks．The later are a harbor for gannets （塘鵒）during breeding season，with birdwatchers also treated to the sight of searching skuas （贼鸥）．Yorkshire Dales，EnglandIts narrow lanes lined with drys tone walls cry out to cyclists seeking marvelous adventures while its moody hill continually attract walkers，no matter the weather Geological wonders such as the limestone spectacles of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar make it perhaps the most beautiful part of the British IslesLoire Valley，FranceChateau de Chambord and Chateau de Chenonceau are the most famous，filled with classic viewing towers，formal gardens and boating lakes．Throw in a tour of its graperies，where some of the world's finest wines are produced，and its glamour is impossible to ignore．1.According to the passage，the best destinations in Europe are ______ ．A. historic cities and Mediterranean beachesB. known to people around the worldC. familiar to only a handful of peopleD. similar to each other with no obvious differences2.If you are a cyclist interested in adventures，you'd better choose ______ ．A. Unst，Shetland Isles，ScotlandB. Yorkshire Dales，EnglandC. Loire Valley．FranceD. Lake Inari，FinlandFox Hollow Salmon River Lodge 2740 NYS-13Altmar NY 13302Work Phone：315-298-2876Work Email：foxhollowlodge@hotmail．comWebsite：www．foxhollowsalmonriverlodge．com Our property features 160 feet of Salmon River frontage，a lodge （乡间小屋）with private bedrooms and a living room with TV．We also have cabins（小木屋）that sleep 4 to 8 people and are fully equipped with efficiency kitchens and TV．For those who like to rough it，we have a small campground with sites for RV's （房车）- Besides，tent sites are available along with a bathhouse．There are ATV （沙滩车）Trails accessible right from our lodge property．The Fox Hollow Lodge setting offers excellent cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the area．Get on the trail right across the road．Stop in to fish，hunt，camp，snowmobile，ski or just relax．You can do it all here．We can accommodate your special party，family outings，reunions，receptions．And catering for your party is our specialty．Enjoy pig roast，chicken，smoked turkey，steak，hotdogs，and burgers for the kids；you name the menu and we will cook it for your party．The Only Stop You Need To MakeWe are your one-stop shop for all your Salmon River needs．Clean rooms，wireless internet，comfortable，TV．The Fox Hollow Lodge is just what you have been looking for at the Salmon River．Spring，Summer，Winter and Fall，the Fox Hollow Lodge has them all! Book your stay today!3.Who would like to live in a RV's______A. Those who are not particular about life conveniences．B. Those who want to enjoy quality life in the suburbs．C. Those who plan to organize family outings and parties．D. Those who are desperate to join in cross-country skiing．4.Fox Hollow Salmon River Lodge specializes in ______ ．A. establishing various ways of inquiringB. having good facilities for enjoying natureC. guiding visitors around the Salmon RiverD. providing good service for visitors' partiesThe Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks Reviewed by HelenaNo lyrical, romantic account, but a hard-bitten. dull anddown-to-earth story of a family, a community and an environment. A story of cycles-of seasons, years, people, generations, stretches back centuries.A story of farming which only exists now in the remoter, wilder region of the UK, where the land is too hard and the environment too harsh for farming to be an "agribusiness". Where success, survival of farms, their sheep are dependent on knowledge passed down through generations and shared between farmers and shepherds in a small, close-knit and mutually-dependent community. A story of people hefted to their land every bit as much as their sheep are hefted to their fells.A Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonReviewed by T. BentlyHaving read all of Bill Bryson's travel books, this was the last one left. I hadn't read this because I had been told it was one of his weakest one. But I decided, through no other reason that I needed a hit of Bryson, to read it. People couldn't have been more wrong. From the very beginning of assessing the feasibility, arranging for Katz to accompany him to the purchasing of his equipment and the purchasing of "a large knife for killing bears and hillbillies", Bryson is at his absolute best. His cute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile but fragile trail. His encounters along the trail and Katz anti-social, childish antics (滑稽动作) make the first 150 pages more than a laugh-out-loud-hike. I couldn't have been more surprised. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is destined to become a modem classic.5.In The Shepherd's Life, James Rebanks takes readers through a shepherds' life ______.A. little noticed, and deeply attached to the harsh landB. alternated by the seasons and changed by the generationsC. featuring a hard struggle in the remote and beautiful areaD. spent in a profitable agricultural and friendly community6.What does the reviewer wants to convey by saying "People couldn't have been morewrong."?A. Bryson's travelling experience is laughable.B. Bryson's travel book is the best seller in travelling literature.C. A Walk in the Woods combines artistic quality well with natural beauty.D. It's a pity that people turn a blind eye to Bryson's travelling experience.DBackJoy Orthotic Seat：Easy，Drug-Free Relief from Back PainWhy BackJoy？BackJoy is an innovative device that provides relief from back discomfort by aiding in maintaining your posture （姿势）anywhere you sit，hard or soft seats．● Proven effective � over 2.0 million units sold，durable to provide long-lasting support ● Recommended by doctors and nurses● Safe and effective � a natural alternativeBack Pain Is A Problem!● We average over 9+ hours of sitting each day!● 80% of adults will suffer from back pain in their life ● Back pain is the No．2 reason for visiting the doctor● Mom was right："Sit up straight!"How to useBackJoy is made small on purpose．It is designed to cradle the space around the two sitting bones at the base of your pelvis and must be smaller than your buttocks to do so．● Sit on top of itHandle goes in front and between your legs● Pull it tight & cup to fitFeel it cup & lift your hips above the seat from below youBACKJOY® FAQQ：When should I feel results？A：Many users experience immediate relief，and some require several weeks of regular use to feel the benefits of their BackJoy．Q：Will BackJoy work for my condition A：BackJoy will not cure your back pain，but it will relieve the pressures caused by sitting．*BackJoy seat products will not work for you if you have been confined to a wheel chair，or if you have trouble standing or walking for any length of time．7.Which of the following statements is True？______A. You will be free of back pain after you use BackJoy．B. Most of the users will experience immediate relief．C. 94% of the doctors and nurses recommend it to others．D. A majority of adults experience pain back in their life．8.It can be inferred that ______ ．A. BackJoy doesn't work on soft couchesB. BackJoy works for any health conditionC. BackJoy can help users to adjust the way they are sittingD. BackJoy doesn't work for adults weighing less than 90lbsEIT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU BLUE IN THE FACETime to lake a stand against overpriced watches with theStauer Urban Blue，now only ﹩29You need a new watch…the one you are wearing was madewhen Nixon was in office，but extravagantly-priced watchesthat add zeros just because of a well-known name are an insult to your logic．It's absolutely possible to have the highest quality，precision classic timepiece without the high and mighty price tag．Here comes the Stauer Urban Blue．Packed with high-cod watch performance and style，minus the high-end price lag．It's everything a high-end watch should be：Sturdy stainless steel and construction．Precision timing that's accurate to four seconds a day-that's more 27-jewel automatic watch priced at over ﹩6，000．Your great escape from the over-priced watch craze．At Stauer，we go directly to the source （cutting out the middleman），designs．This means we can offer a top quality timepiece that happens to only cost the same as two well-made cocktails at your favorite bar．So，while we're busy revolutionizing the watch industry to bring you more real value，you can take your own stand against overpriced watches with the Urban Blue．Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed．Wear the Urban Blue for 30 days．If you're not convinced that you achieved excellence for less，it back for a refund of the item price．The Urban Blue is one of our fastest sellers．It takes six months to engineer this watch so don't wait．Limited to the first 1900 responders to this ad only．Stauer Urban Blue Watch ﹩199Offer Code Price ﹩29 +S&P Save ﹩1701-800-333-20459.What is the selling point of the Urban Blue______A. It was made when Nixon was in office．B. It is the most precise watch in the world．C. It is designed by the company's own engineers．D. It is high in quality but amazingly low in price．10.To guarantee customers' satisfaction，the watch producer promises that ______ ．A. they will reduce the engineering time in the futureB. they will sell the watch always at a price of ﹩29C. customers can wear the watch on trial for 3 monthsD. customers can return the watch for a full refund within 30 daysFOver the past few years，smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it's increasingly easy to find that you've bought a product that includes smart home features．So what does a modern smart home look like，and how can you start building one？You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets．Ecobee 4*Measuring both occupancy and temperature，its sensors signal your Ecobee to automatically switch to the right mode．*It only takes about 30 minutes，thanks to an easytofollow installation guide and an inapp stepbystep walkthrough．*Easily adjust temperature using your voice with builtin Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices．Amazon Smart Plug*Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control．*Schedule lights，fans，and appliances to turn on and off automatically，or control them remotely when you're away．*It's simple to set up and use．Plug in，open Alexa app，and start using your voice．The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb*It works with Amazon Alexa to support dimming through voice control．*Schedule your own custom lighting scenes．Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a preset time．*To install，simply screw（拧）the smart bulbs into your desired light location．*Control smartbulbequipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App．August Smart Lock Pro*It works with Alexa for voice control（Alexa device sold separately）．*Control keyless access．It locks automatically behind you，and unlocks as you approach．*Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver（螺丝刀）．11.What do the four gadgets have in common？______A. Useful Philips Hue App．B. Beautiful lighting scenes．C. Easy installation and simple setup．D. Pleasant temperature．12.This passage is intended to ______ ．A. introduce the gadgets of smart homeB. provide advice for home decorationC. compare the gadgets with othersD. show the popularity of the gadgetsGAs you enter university，you are likely to be confused by new demands and challenges．You need to decide for yourselves what you want to achieve when you graduate．It is important that you have appropriate and realistic expectations of a university education and know how far you can go towards achieving your personal and academic goals，so that you will have a sense of achievement at the end of your first year as well as when you graduate．This website aims to be a quick one stop information hub to help you understand more about learning at HKU and make better use of HKU's support services．University Life is an adventure that-literally-everyone here is a key player．Your strategic moves at each stage have a direct impact on the outcomes of this adventure．The key to winning is mainly about how you manage your resources，especially your time．Most successful players engage themselves in activities that meet their needs and goals．First Year ExperienceAs a new player，you may find yourself standing at the crossroads and wondering which directions you should go．An open mind for handling new challenges and a roadmap or planning and setting priorities during your stay at HKU are what you need to start your journey．And don't forget to check out the following to familiarise yourself with the "game rules"，"support and resources" and "opportunity cards" on hand：*HKU Education aims to know what you are expected to achieve．*The key cards that contribute to your academic，professional and social excellence，e．g．Horizons Office，Common Core，Centre for Snorts and Exercise （CSE），Centre for Applied English Studies （CAES）．13.According to the passage，which is the most important for students，academic success？______A. Seeking support from their teachers．B. Setting personal and academic goals．C. Being familiar with school facilities．D. Making good use of their time．14.The purpose of this website is to ______ ．A. attract more excellent students to attend HKUB. help new students adapt to their university lifeC. encourage students to seek adventure at universityD. advertise roadmaps and key cards among studentsHA SPORTS EVENTS BASKETBALLCentral Sports Centre，City Road．All Stars vs Rockets，Saturday 8：30 p．m﹩12 Northerners vs Tigers，Sunday noon ﹩14BUSH WALKINGMeet at Wanda Station，Saturday 9：00 a．m．sharp for 3-hour walk to Canary Mountains．﹩7，call 341-5432．Meet at Westley Station Sunday 9：00 a．m．sharp for a full day walk to Wombak Valley．SOCCERSt Martins Sports CentreSt Martins vs Doonsberg，Saturday 2：00 p．m﹩8 Eastside Central vs Light Hill，Sunday 2：00 p．m﹩8 Neill ParkRecreation CentreNeill Park vs Robinson，Saturday 2：00 p．m．﹩11 Essen vs Springwood，Sunday 2：00 p．m．﹩11LAWN BOWLSTans Town B．CTans Town vs White Vale，Saturday 9：00p．m．﹩10 Wake Hill B．C．Wake Hill vs Colls，Saturday 2：00 p．m．﹩915.______ sports events are to be held at Saturday 2：00 p．m．according to the passage．A. TwoB. ThreeC. FourD. Five16.You may find the passage most probably in a ______ ．A. handbook about tourB. notice about sportsC. magazine about ball matchesD. blog about match reviews17.If you have ﹩18，you can go to both ______ ．A. All Stars vs Rockets and the Bush Walking at Westley StationB. Wake Hill vs Coll and Essen vs SpringwoodC. Neill Park vs Robinson and Eastside Central vs Light HillD. St Martins vs Doonsberg and Northerners vs TigersICastel dell' Ovo is one of Naples' most famous monuments．It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance．The BasicsThe site on which Castel dell' Ovo now stands has a long history，beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists（殖民地定居者）．The current castle was built in the 15th century，and today，the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari，known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina（游艇停靠区），sits at the base of the castle．The Egg CastleThe origin of the castle's name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil，who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands．As long as the egg stays well，Castel dell' Ovo will remain standing．Things to Know Before you Go• Castel dell' Ovo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts．• Admission to the castle and the museum is free．• The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions；the ramparts （城墙）and towers are always open．• There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts，making the castle accessible to wheelchairs．How to Get ThereCastel dell' Ovo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road．Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell' Ovo．When to Get thereThe castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8：30 am to 7 pm，and Sundays and holidays from 8：30 am to 1：30 pm．The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm．As Naples is one of Italy's most visited cities，its sights can be very crowded in the high-season summer months．Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle's towers．Book Online or Call +1（702）648-587318.Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell' Ovo belong to ______A. British colonists'．B. French colonists'．C. Greek colonists'．D. German colonists'．19.Which of the following correctly describes Castel dell' Ovo______A. It lies next to Mount Vesuvius．B. It's also named the Egg castle．C. It was originally built in the 19th century．D. It's well-known for its seafood and marina．20.Who are most probably interested in visiting Castel dell' Ovo？______A. History lovers．B. Sports lovers．C. Literature lovers．D. Astronomy lovers．21.What should you know before you tour Castel dell' Ovo______A. The tickets have to be booked in advance．B. Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts．C. It's easily accessible by bus from the train station．D. The towers can be visited only during special events．22.When should you go to the Prehistoric Museum______A. On Sundays from 8：30 to 13：30．B. On holidays from 9：00 to 13：30．C. On weekdays from 8：30 to 19：00．D. On weekends from 10：00 to 13：00．JThe Secure ChildBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．Publisher：Da Capo Press & Reprint PressPrint list price：£5.99Kindle price：£ 2.99，save £3.00In this book，Dr．Stanley Greenspan offers a set of guiding principles to help parents of children -from preschoolers to teenagers - so that they feel secure in their homes，their schools，and in the society at large．Building Healthy MindsBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．& Nancy LewisPublisher：Da Capo PressPrint list price：£ 7.99Kindle price：£ 4．49，save £ 3.50The book applies Dr．Greenspan' s developmental theories to a child' s everyday life 一with practical，delightful observations and advice．Every parent wants to raise a bright，happy，and moral child，but until Stanley Greenspan did much research on the building blocks of such qualities，no one could show parents how and when these qualities begin．The Learning TreeBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．& Nancy Thorndike GreenspanPublisher：Da Capo PressPrint list price：£ 11.99Kindle price：£ 7．99，save £ 4.00Using the metaphor（隐喻）of a tree，Dr．Stanley Greenspan explains that the roots represent how children take in the world through what they hear，see，smell，and touch．The trunk represents thinking skills through which children grow both academically andsocially．The branches represent children's basic abilities to read，write，do math，and organize their work．The Challenging ChildBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．& Jacqueline SalmonPublisher：Da Capo PressPrint list price：£ 5.99Kindle price：£ 4.24，save £ 1.75Most children fall into five basic types that come from inborn physical characteristics：the sensitive child，the self-absorbed child，the defiant （反叛的）child，the inattentive child，and the aggressive child．Stanley Greenspan，M．D．is the first to show parents how to match their parenting to the challenges of their particular child．23.Which book saves most on its Kindle edition？______A. The Secure ChildB. Building Healthy MindsC. The Learning TreeD. The Challenging Child24.What common theme do the four books carry？______A. The types of children．B. Children's learning abilities．C. Advice on educating children．D. Children's moral development．25.What can we know about Stanley Greenspan______A. He wrote the four books on his own．B. He's the first to study children's types．C. He has been working hard in Da Capo Press'D. He based Building Healthy Minds on his study．答案和解析A【解析】1．C 细节理解题．根据第一段"Europe is an amazingly varied place． The old continent's historic cities and its Mediterrane anbeaches draw many of its visitors， but the best destinations are sometimes its more remote c orners，known mainly to locals and a few brave travelers．欧洲是一个变化惊人的地方，古老大陆的历史城市和地中海海滩吸引了许多游客，但最好的目的地有时是它更偏远的角落，主要为当地人和一些勇敢的旅行者所知．"可知欧洲最好的目的地只有少数人熟悉．故选C．2．B 细节理解题．根据Yorkshire Dales， England部分"Its narrow lanes lined with drys tone walls cry out to cyclists seeking marvelous adventures while its moody hill continually attract walkers， no matter the weather它狭窄的车道两旁是干色调的墙壁，呼喊着骑车人寻求奇妙的冒险，而它阴郁的山丘则不断吸引着步行者，无论天气如何"可知如果你是一个对冒险感兴趣的骑车人，你最好选择去Yorkshire Dales， England．故选B．本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了欧洲最美的几个地方．1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目．2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换．3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义B【解析】答案：3．A．细节理解题．A．那些对生活便利不太在意的人．B．想在郊区享受优质生活的人．c．计划组织家庭出游和聚会的人．d．渴望参加越野滑雪的人．根据第1段最后一句， For those who like to rough it， we have a small campground with sites for RV's （房车）- Besides， tent sites are available along with a bathhouse．这句话意思为"对于那些喜欢粗糙的地方，我们有一个小的露营地，有房车（房车）的场地--此外，帐篷场地和浴室都有．"可以判断出A项符合．故选A．4．D．细节理解题．A．建立各种查询方式．B．有良好的自然观赏设施．C．带领游客游览三文鱼河．d．为来访者的聚会提供良好的服务．根据倒数第二段最后一句，And catering for your party is our specialty． Enjoy pig roast， chicken， smoked turkey，steak， hotdogs， and burgers for the kids； you name the menu and we will cook it for your party．这句话句意为"为您的聚会提供餐饮是我们的特色．请为孩子们享用烤猪、鸡肉、烟熏火鸡、牛排、热狗和汉堡；您说出菜单的名字，我们会为您的聚会烹饪．"可知D项符合．故选D．本题是一片宣传Fox Hollow Salmon River Lodge这个旅店的文章，主要介绍了它的特色及提供的服务．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．C【解析】【文章大意】本文主要介绍了两本书——詹姆斯•雷班克斯的《牧羊人的生活》和比尔•布赖森的《林中漫步》。

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2020年高考英语阅读理解训练(绝对精品文档，价值很高，值得下载打印练习)一AA new study links heavy air pollution from coal burning to shorter lives in northern China. Researchers estimate that the half-billion people alive there in the 1990s will live an average of 5 years less than their southern counterparts because they breathed dirtier air.China itself made the comparison possible: for decades, a now-discontinued government policy provided free coal for heating, but only in the colder north. Researchers found significant differences in both particulate pollution of the air and life expectancy in the two regions.While previous studies have found that pollution affects human health, “the deeper and ultimately more important question is the impact on life expectancy,” said one of the researchers, Michael Greenstone, a professor of environmental economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “This study provides a unique setting (背景) to answer the life expectancy question because the (heating) policy dramatically changes pollution concentrations（浓度）”, Greenstone said in an email. “Further, due to the low rates of migration in China in this period, we can know people’s exposure over long time periods,” he said.The policy gave free coal for fuel boilers to heat homes and offices to cities north of the Huai River, which divides China into north and south. It was in effect for much of the 1950—1980 period of central planning, and, though disconti nued after 1980, it has left a legacy（遗留问题） in the north of heavy coal burning, which releases particulate pollutants into the air that can harm human health. Researchers found no other government policies that treated China’s north differently from the south.The researchers collected data for 90 cities, from 1981 to 2000, on the annual daily average concentration of total suspended（悬浮的）particulates. In China, those are considered to be particulates that are 100 micrometers or less in diameter, sent out from sources including power stations, construction sites and vehicles. Among them, PM2.5 is of especially great health concern because it can go deep into the lungs.The researchers estimated the impact on life expectancies using death data from 1991—2000. They found that in the north, the concentration of particulates was 184 micrograms per cubic meter一or 55 percent higher than in the south, and life expectancies were 5.5 years lower on average across all age ranges.1. The main idea of this passage is that ___________.A. the government provided free coal for heating in North ChinaB. coal burning causes bad air quality across ChinaC. research in China finds air pollution shortened life expectancyD. a new study finds different particulates in South China2.According to Greenstone, ________ greatly contributed to the high pollution concentrations in North China.A. power stationsB. construction sitesC. the free heating policyD. gases from vehicles3.It is implied in the passage that _________.A. coal is no longer used for heating in North ChinaB. air quality was comparatively better in South ChinaC. southerners burned coals for heating in the 1980sD. people preferred to live in South China after 19804.The underlined word “particulates” most probably means _________.A. dirty cloudsB. particular smokeC. dangerous bacteriaD. harmful dustBThere’s nothing like a good night’s sleep— but what does that really mean? It turns out that the answer depends not only on your age, but also on your lifestyle. Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others needmore. Still, experts can determine guidelines that work for most people. The National Sleep Foundation researched the topic and gave new recommendations this week. The foundation acknowledges that sleep needs will vary — lifestyle and stress should be taken into consideration — but their recommendations offer a general guideline. For example, teenagers (14 —17 years old) need 8—10 hours’ sleep every day.To create the recommendations, some sleep and medical experts reviewed 312 articles from journals published during the last decade. This is the first time that any professional organization has developed age-specific recommended sleep durations based on a systematic review of the world scientific literature.A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk for depression, and can endanger others. Those that become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.Researchers also have found in the past that too much sleep can have negative e ffects. Low socioeconomic status and depression reportedly are significantly associated with longer sleep. However, experts nowadays find that research on oversleeping is still unconvincing and needs more attention. Currently, there is no strong evidence that sleeping too much has health consequences. There is, however, laboratory evidence that short sleep durations of four to five hours have negative consequences. We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.5. Which is TRUE about sleeping time?A. Experts’ guideline for sleeping time applies to all the people.B. The time you need for sleep is related to your state of mind.C. The less you sleep, the more productive you are.D. The more you sleep, the more energetic you are.6. How did the National Sleeping Foundation do the research?A. By interviewing different people.B. By consulting other experts.C. By reading lots of articles.D. By doing systematic experiments.7. The research shows that people without enough sleep will _______.A. lose some weightB. drive faster than usualC. dream during their sleepD. eat more food8. From Paragraph 4, we can learn that _______.A. more research on oversleeping is neededB. researchers now agree with those in the pastC. too much sleep may result in social changesD. research on oversleeping is quite convincingCThe term “resume” means a document describing one’s educational qualitifications and professional experience. However guidelines for preparing a global resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start.* In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed on your resume. Do not attach a photograph to your resume if you are sending it to the United States, though.* Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most case of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.* Pay attention to the resume format(格式) you use--chronological(时间的) or revers-chronological order. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the revers-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experience first.* The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your resume , as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.* If you are writing your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses BritishEnglish or American English because there are variations between the two versions.* Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, most multinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your resume prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see and hear proof of your language skills.* Be aware that paper sizes are different countries. The United States standard is 81/2 by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your r esume by email, reformat it to the receiver’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing.9. From the passage, we learn that ______.A. We can’t list the oldest experience first in a resumeB. Asian countries may have the same standard paper sizeC. A resume can help us know about a person’s personalityD. A person’s educational background should be included in a resume10. The passage is most probably intended for ______ .A. Job hunters that seek careers abroadB. Companies that do international businessC. People that are employed by companies overseasD. Graduates that can speak over one foreign language11. The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global resume should ______.A. Be highly professionalB. Be especially informativeC. Be culturally appropriateD. Be logically chronologicalDHalf of the world’s population lives in areas affected by Asian monsoons（季风）, but monsoons are difficult to predict. American researchers have put together a 700-year record of the rainy seasons, which is expected to provide guidance for experts making weather predictions.Every summer, moist（潮湿的）air masses, known as monsoon, produce large quantities of rainfall in India, East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Australia and East Africa, which are pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressurearea to the south.According to Edward Cook, a weather expert at Columbia University in New York, the complex nature of the climate systems across Asia makes monsoons hard to predict. In addition, climate records for the area date to 1950, too recent and not detailed enough to be of much use. Therefore, he and a team of researchers spent more than fifteen years travelling across Asia locating trees old enough to provide long-term records. They measured the rings（年轮）or circles, inside the trunks of thousands of ancient trees at more than 300 sites.Rainfall has a direct link to the growth and width of rings on some kinds of trees. The researchers developed a document—a Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas（地图集）. It shows the effect of monsoons over seven centuries, beginning in the 1300s.Professor Cook says the tree-ring records show periods of wet and dry conditions. “If the monsoon bas ically fails or is very weak one year, the trees affected by the monsoon at that location might put on a very narrow ring. But if the monsoon is very strong, the trees affected by that monsoon might put on a wide ring for that year. So, the wide and narrow ring widths of the tree chronology（年表）that we developed in Asia provide us with a measure of monsoon variability. ”Armed with such a sweeping set of data, researchers say they now can begin to refine climate computer models for predicting the behavior of monsoons.“There has been widespread famine and starvation and human dying in the past in large droughts. And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy, it can cause extensive flooding,” said Eugene Wahl, a scientist who is with America’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’spaleoclimate（古气侯）branch studying weather patterns over the history of the Earth. “So, to get a knowledge of what the regional moisture patterns have been, dryness and wetness over such a long period of time in great detail, I would call it a kind of victory for climate science.”12．What’s the passage mainly about?A．The achievements of Edward Cook.B．The necessity of weather forecast.C．A breakthrough in monsoon prediction.D．The effects of Asian monsoons.13．It is difficult for experts to predict Asian monsoons because______.A．it is hard to keep long-term climate recordsB．they are formed under complex climate systemsC．they influence many nationsD．there is heavy rainfall in Asia14．According to Professor Cook, the rings of the trees_________.A．offer people information about the regional climateB．have a great influence on the regional climateC．determine the regional climateD．reflect all kinds of regional climate information15．What do we know about the research according to Eugene Wahl?A．It will help people prevent droughts and floods.B．It should include information about human life in the past.C．It has analysed moisture models worldwide.D．It is a great achievement in climate science.参考答案A ---CCBDB ---- BCDAC---DACD----CBAD二AWanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmers. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00 Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants AssistantWhen you join in them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Walden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Ogilvie, Palmlace Limited.1. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _______.A. is aged between 24 and 40B. may do some training workC. should deal with general dutiesD. can work for about a month2. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD. Software TrainerBGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood. The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.B. People remember well what they learned in childhood.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.4. The author explains the law of overlearning by .A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. using examplesD. making a comparison5. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is .A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies6. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It increases students' learning interest.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It's helpful only in a limited way.CBy 2050, a completely new type of human evolve as a result of extremely new technology, behavior, and natural selection. This is according to Cadell Last, a researcher at the Global Brain Institute, who claims mankind is undergoing a major “evolutionary transition”.In less than four decades, Mr. Last claims we will live longer, have children in old age and rely on artificial intelligence to do ordinary and boring tasks. This shift is so significant, he claims, it is comparable to the change from monkeys to apes, and apes to humans. “Your 80 or 100 is going to be so radically differe nt than your grandparents,” Mr. Last says, who believes we will spend much of our time living in virtual reality. Some evolutionary scientists believe this age could be as high as 120 by 2050.Mr. Last claims humans will also demonstrate delayed sexual maturation, according to a report by Christina Sterbenz in Business Insider. This refers to something known as life history theory which attempts to explain how natural selection shapes key events in a creature’s life, such as reproduction. It suggests thatas brain sizes increase, organisms need more energy and time to reach their full potential, and so reproduce less.Instead of living fast and dying younger, Mr. Last believes humans will live slow and die old. “Global society at the moment is a complete mess,” he told MailOnline. “But in crisis there is opportunity, and in apocalypse (启示) there can be transform ation. So I think the next system humanity creates will be far more sophisticated, fair, and abundant than our current civilization.”“I think our next system will be as different from the modern world, as our contemporary world is from the medieval (中世纪的) world. The biological clock isn't going to be around forever,” he added, and said that people could pause it for some time using future technology.The change is already happening. Today, the average age at which a woman in Britain has her first baby has been rising steadily stands at 29. 8. In the US, just one percent of first children were born to women over the age of 35 in 1970. By 2012, that figure rose to 15 percent.“As countries become socio-economically advanced, more and more people, especially women have the option to engage in cultural reproduction,” Mr. Last added. And as well as having more child-free years to enjoy leisure time, he believes artificial intelligence will make up the need for low-skill jobs. We may also spend a large amount of time living in virtual reality. “I’m not quite sure most people have really absorbed the implications of this possibility,” Mr. Last said.His vi ews are detailed in a paper, titled “Human Evolution, Life History Theory, and the End of Biological Reproduction" published Current Aging Science.7. According to Cadell Last, a completely new type of human will appear because of ______.① artificial intelligence ② new technology ③ natural selection ④ mundane tasks⑤ behaviorA. ②③⑤B. ①②③C. ③④⑤D. ①②⑤8. Which statement is compared by Mr. Last to the change from monkeys to apes, andapes to humans?A. We have diseases and die young.B. We spend less time in virtual reality.C. We give birth to a child when we are young.D. We use intelligent robots to do everyday housework.9. The underlined words in the third paragraph most probably mean “______”.A. Reproduction.B. Reproduce less.C. Natural selection shapes key events.D. Organisms need more energy and time to ripen.10. In the next system Mr. Last explained we can infer that ______.A. women are engaged in careers or hobbies instead of giving birth to babiesB. women are engaged in playing computer games rather than workingC. women are engaged in cultural reproduction in place of menD. women are engaged in living in virtual reality without optionsDMost teens can't wait to learn to drive. Not so with me. Driving made me nervous.I didn't get a license until I turned 24 years old. As a result, when I first married, we only had one car and car pooled to work. My husband's hours were different from mine by one hour. I worked earlier. So he dropped me off and went to the diner to drink coffee until work time.Then, in the afternoons, I leisurely walked the three miles to his wo rk place where I waited in his car, reading a book.One day while waiting for him, I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot. It was powder blue and sleek looking. The kind of car you dream about. I was busily admiring the car, when I noticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the prettiest woman I had ever seen off the movie screen.She pulled into the spot beside our car and it was all I could do not to stare. There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor. Jet black hair and alabaster skin. Our eyes made contact and she smiled at me. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like aneven row of pearls. She was wearing a light blue shirt that just matched her car. Peeking through her long, softly curled hair I could see gold hoop earrings. They had to be gold to shine like that. A couple of minutes later, a nice looking man came out of the building, entered her car, leaned over and kissed her and she drove away.Sitting there in my jeans, shirt and hair in a pony tail, I wanted to cry. How could some people have it all?Maybe I would have forgotten about her, but the following week, I saw her again. Then it became almost routine to see her about once a week. She seemed friendly and always waved, flashing a big smile. My envy lingered long after she drove away.Many nights when sleep evaded me, I would think about the beautiful lady. I wondered if she and her husband ate out, and where they dined, and what she was wearing. I wanted her to get out of the car and let me see her full length. Did she wear really high heeled shoes and pants, or a skirt.I would get my answers in a couple of weeks.Sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding my book, watching her over the top of it. She was waiting and when her husband came to the car, she called to him. They spoke a few words and he opened the car door for her to step out. He took her arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She was wearing a skirt.She haltingly walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking cane. Sitting sideways in the car, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other one. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis on the left leg and a brace on the right leg. I couldn't w atch them drive away as the tears were blinding me. For weeks I had envied this woman and her way of life, while I had been able to walk three miles to our car!When my husband arrived and found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and also knew the story. The beautiful lady and her parents were in a car that either stalled or got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroadmade a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything I didn't. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can't buy. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything.When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled.11. In the afternoons the woman walked three miles to her husband’s work place to___.A. take exercise on the wayB. meet the beautiful ladyC. enjoy the scenery and readingD. wait for her husband12. After seeing the beautiful lady, the woman concluded_______.A. the beautiful lady led a rich and happy lifeB. the beautiful lady liked to show off herselfC. she and her husband must make more moneyD. she shouldn’t have married her husband13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The woman learned that health and family are more important.B. Th e woman was poor and couldn’t afford another car and fancy clothes.C. The woman envied the beautiful lady of her capable husband.D. The woman regretted marrying her husband.14.The underlined word “haltingly”(paragraph 10) probably means________.A. proudlyB. excitedlyC. difficultlyD. steadily15.Which of the following do you think can be the best title of the passage?A. Seeing is believingB. Trust her heart instead of her lookC. Looks can be deceivingD. Fooled by her look阅读理解A---- DC B---- BCAD C----- ADDA D-----DAACC三AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama,Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?。

2020届高考英语书面表达专题训练---应用文(含答案)

2020届高考英语书面表达专题训练---应用文（含答案）1.假定你是李华，暑期在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。

请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 能做的事情。

注意：1. 词数100左右;2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 结束语已为你写好。

请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友Allen参加，内容包括：1. 时间；2. 活动安排；3. 欢迎他表演节目。

注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________3.假定你是高三学生李华，刚刚收到美国朋友 Sarah发来的一封电子邮件，询问你的学校生活。

高中英语高考专练07 应用文体类阅读理解(解析版)---备战2021届高考英语二轮复习题型专练

表国家、组织、地点：the USA=the United States of America，the PRC=the People’s Republic of China，WTO=World Trade Organization，co.=company，Add(r).=address，Sta=Station，Mt=Mountain
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。本文是一篇诗歌大赛的征稿启事。文章就参赛作品的内容、奖项、参赛规则等做了介绍。
1.细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第一段中的”Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner's choice”可知，每位获奖者都可以带一名家长和另一名由获奖者选择的人员。因此，每位获奖者可以带两个人。故选A。
3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip udes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
应用文是在日常工作和生活中使用的文体，通常以实用性为目的、以真实性为基础、以时效性为根本、以规范性为准则。该文体一般可分为两大类：一类是说明性应用文，包括广告、启事、海报、守则、公告、指南、个人简历、备忘录、摘要等；另一类是叙述性应用文，如书信、日记、便条、报告、请帖等。目的都是向读者传输信息。高考试题主要涉及宣传广告、公告类应用文，偶尔也会有书信类文章出现。从近三年高考全国卷阅读理解中应用文的话题分布情况可知，前一类是应用文命题的首选题材，其中包括广告、海报和指南等。

2020年高考英语提升之真题与模拟题分项解析专题07 阅读理解说明文(原卷版)

2020年高考提升之真题与模拟题分项解析专题07 阅读理解一、2019年高考真题III.说明文1. 【2019·全国卷I，C】As data and identity theft becomes more and more common, the market is growing for biometric(生物测量)technologies—like fingerprint scans—to keep others out of private e-spaces. At present, these technologies are still expensive, though.Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置)that gets around this problem: a smart keyboard. This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence(节奏)with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key. The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses. These patterns are unique to each person. Thus, the keyboard can determine people's identities, and by extension, whether they should be given access to the computer it's connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.It also doesn't require a new type of technology that people aren't already familiar with. Everybody uses a keyboard and everybody types differently.In a study describing the technology, the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word “touch”four times using the smart keyboard. Data collected from the device could be used to recognize different participants based on how they typed, with very low error rates. The researchers say that the keyboard should be pretty straightforward to commercialize and is mostly made of inexpensive, plastic-like parts. The team hopes to make it to market in the near future.28. Why do the researchers develop the smart keyboard?A. To reduce pressure on keys.B. To improve accuracy in typingC. To replace the password system.D. To cut the cost of e-space protection.29. What makes the invention of the smart keyboard possible？A. Computers are much easier to operate.B. Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.C. Typing patterns vary from person to person.D. Data security measures are guaranteed.30. What do the researchers expect of the smart keyboard？all 1o soisgitieoco oll.A. It'll be environment-friendly.B. It'll reach consumers soon.C. It'll be made of plastics.D. It'll help speed up typing.31. Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebookC. A novel.D. A magazine.2. 【2019·全国卷I，D】During the rosy years of elementary school(小学), I enjoyed sharing my dolls and jokes, which allowed me to keep my high social status. I was the queen of the playground. Then came my tweens and teens, and mean girls and cool kids. They rose in the ranks not by being friendly but by smoking cigarettes, breaking rules and playing jokes on others, among whom I soon found myself.Popularity is a well-explored subject in social psychology. Mitch Prinstein, a professor of clinical psychology sorts the popular into t wo categories: the likable and the status seekers. The likables’ plays-well-with-others qualities strengthen schoolyard friendships, jump-start interpersonal skills and, when tapped early, are employed ever after in life and work. Then there’s the kind of popularity that appears in adolescence: status born of power and even dishonorable behavior.Enviable as the cool kids may have seemed, Dr. Prinstein’s studies show unpleasant consequences. Those who were highest in status in high school, as well as those least liked in elementary school, are “most likely toengage(从事)in dangerous and risky behavior.”In one study, Dr. Prinstein examined the two types of popularity in 235 adolescents, scoring the least liked, the most liked and the highest in status based on student surveys(调查研究). “We found that the least well-liked teens had become more aggressive over time toward their classmates. But so had those who were high in status. It clearly showed that while likability can lead to healthy adjustment, high status has just the opposite effect on us."Dr. Prinstein has also found that the qualities that made the neighbors want you on a play date-sharing, kindness, openness — carry over to later years and make you better able to relate and connect with others.In analyzing his and other research，Dr. Prinstein came to another conclusion: Not only is likability related to positive life outcomes, but it is also responsible for those outcomes, too. "Being liked creates opportunities for learning and for new kinds of life ex periences that help somebody gain an advantage, ” he said.32. What sort of girl was the author in her early years of elementary school?A. Unkind.B. Lonely.C. Generous.D. Cool.33. What is the second paragraph mainly about？A. The classification of the popular.B. The characteristics of adolescents.C. The importance of interpersonal skills.D. The causes of dishonorable behavior.34. What did Dr. Prinstein’s study find about the most liked kids?A. They appeared to be aggressive. B. They tended to be more adaptable. C. They enjoyed the highest status. D. They performed well academically. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Be Nice-You Won’t Finish Last B. The Higher the Status, the Beer C. Be the Best-You Can Make It D. More Self-Control, Less Aggressiveness 4. 【2019·全国卷II，D】Bacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms(微生物) from our bodies growuncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA o vercoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It depending on NASA HUNCH high school class, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution(解决方案). “We don’t give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager.“There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than‘Are you working towards your goal?’ Basically, it’s ‘I’ve got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA.’ Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and…it’s not a very nice thing at time. It’s a hard business review of your product.”Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact(影响) on college admissions and practical life skills. “Thesekids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I don’t teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.32. What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station?A. They are hard to get rid of.B. They lead to air pollution.C. They appear different forms.D. They damage the instruments.33. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.B. To sharpen students’ communication skills.C. To allow students to experience zero gravity.D. To link space technology with school education34. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?A. Check their product.B. Guide project designsC. Adjust work schedules.D. Grade their homework.35. What is the best title for the text?A. NASA: The Home of Astronauts.B. Space: The Final Homework Frontier.C. Nature: An Outdoor Classroom.D. HUNCH:A College Admission Reform.9. 【2019·江苏卷，B】In the 1960s，while studying the volcanic history of Yellowstone National Park，Bob Christiansen became puzzled about something that，oddly，had not troubled anyone before:he couldn't find the park's volcano. It had been known for a long time that Yellowstone was volcanic in nature — that's what accounted for all its hot springs and other steamy features. But Christiansen couldn't find the Yellowstone volcano anywhere.Most of us，when we talk about volcanoes，think of the classic cone(圆锥体)shapes of a Fuji or Kilimanjaro，which are created when erupting magma(岩浆)piles up. These can form remarkably quickly. In 1943，a Mexican farmer was surprised to see smoke rising from a small part of his land. In one week he was the confused owner of a cone five hundred feet high. Within two years it had topped out at almost fourteen hundred feet and was more than half a mile across. Altogether there are some ten thousand of these volcanoes on Earth，all but a few hundred of them extinct. There is，however，a second les known type of volcano that doesn't involve mountain building. These are volcanoes so explosive that they burst open in a single big crack，leaving behind a vast hole，the caldera. Yellowstone obviously was of this second type，but Christiansen couldn't find the caldera anywhere.Just at this time NASA decided to test some new high-altitude cameras by taking photographs of Yellowstone.A thoughtful official passed on some of the copies to the park authorities on the assumption that they might make a nice blow-up for one of the visitors' centers. As soon as Christiansen saw the photos，he realized why he had failed to spot the caldera; almost the whole park-2.2 million acres—was caldera. The explosion had left a hole more than forty miles across—much too huge to be seen from anywhere at ground level. At some time in the past Yellowstone must have blown up with a violence far beyond the scale of anything known to humans.58. What puzzled Christiansen when he was studying Yellowstone？A. Its complicated geographical features.B. Its ever-lasting influence on tourism.C. The mysterious history of the park.D. The exact location of the volcano.59. What does the second-paragraph mainly talk about？A. The shapes of volcanoes.B. The impacts of volcanoes.C. The activities of volcanoes.D. The heights of volcanoes.60. What does the underlined word "blow-up" in the last paragraph most probably mean？A. Hot-air balloon.B. Digital camera.C. Big photograph.D. Bird's view.10. 【2019·浙江卷，C】California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even inwildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.27. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.B. The increasing variety of California big trees.C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.28. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?A. Ecological studies of forests.B. Banning woodcutting.C. Limiting housing development.D. Fire control measures.29. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?A. Inadequate snowmelt.B. A longer dry season.C. A warmer climate.D. Dampness of the air.30. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. California's Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California SoonC. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California二、2019届模拟题I.应用文1.武汉第二中学2019届高三五月全仿真模拟考试The Visitor Oyster cardA Visi tor Oyster card is the cheapest way to pay for a single adult journeyin London. It’s a plastic smartcard. You can use it on the bus, tube, tram, DLR,London Overground and most National Rail services. It’s much cheaper thanbuying individual tickets, in some cases costing 50% less than the price of a regularpaper ticket.How to get a Visitor Oyster cardYou can buy a Visitor Oyster card online. Your card will be delivered by post.The card costs £5 and you choose how much money you want to add to the card.This means you can start using the card the moment you arrive in Central London.How does the Visitor Oyster card work?The Oyster card works on a pay-as-you-go system. You start by adding money to the card. Then you travel, the cost of the fare will automatically bededucted from your Visitor Oyster card. For example, if you add £20 to thecard and make a tube journey of £2.30, you will have £17.70 left on the card.A few more points:·A child under the age of 11 travels free when accompanied by an adult.·You’ll save more money if you use the tube several times. The Visitor Oyster cardis “capped (给……定上限)” at £6.80 per day.·You’ll pay more during peak times. Peak fares apply from Monday to Friday (6:30am—9:30 am; 4:00 pm —7:00 pm), except for public holidays.·Reuse the Oyster card by adding credit at a tube station, Oyster ticket shop orVisitor Centre.·Receive a discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services.1. What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?A. You can’t use it during public holidays.B. You can have it mailed directly to your home.C. You can get a free Oyster card if you order online.D. You can receive a 50% discount at any shop in London.2. How much money will be deducted if you take the tube four times in a day witha Visitor Oyster card?A. £2.30.B. £3.40.C. £6.80.D. £9.20.3. Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card?A. On the Internet.B. At a bus station.C. At a tube station.D. In convenience stores.2.山东省潍坊市2019届高三高考模拟（5月三模)考试Hot Spots for Retirees to Start Their Encore CareerEncore Career: Vocational School InstructorRetire in: Los Angeles, CAEver since IBM CEO Ginni Rometty coined the term “new collar” to describe well-paid jobs that require specific skills but not necessarily a degree, vocational schools have made a serious comeback. Apparently instructors are in short supply in sunny L.A., where there are 13 jobs at vocational schools for every applicant on the market. This is a great opportunity for skilled retirees since, unlike teaching at a public school that requires a state certificate, the only requirement here is that you be a seasoned expert in your field.Encore Career: Business ConsultantRetire in : Miami, FLConsulting is a great option for a retired business professional looking to make their own hours, be their own boss, and earn as much or as little as needed to maintain their standard of living. For every consultant in Miami right now there are 13 businesses hoping to hire them. There's even greater demand here than in Washington D.C., which is typically considered the consulting capital of the world.Encore Career: Tourist WranglerRetire in :Austin , TXAs the economy continues to boom and more Americans have extra income to spend, the tourism industry has taken off. This is particularly true in Austin, TX, where there were astonishing 36 tourism jobs for every applicant in July. Between four-star hotels, the noisy rock n' roll scene, and a new food culture, Austin is the place to be if you want to work in service industry.Encore Career: Supporter of the ArtsRetire in: Charleston, SCIf you're a Baby Boomer with a degree in the arts, now could be the perfect time to revisit your passion for creativity., especially if you also want to live in the center of southern charm. Between the 14 art galleries on King Street in Old Town, an abundance of acting companies and theaters, and music festivals, it's not surprising there were 25 jobs for every arty applicant iii Charleston.1. Which career focuses on an applicant's skills instead of a diploma?A. V ocational School Instructor.B. Business Consultant.C. Tourist Wrangler.D. Supporter of the Arts.2 Which city offers an applicant more job options than the others?A. Los Angeles.B. Miami.C. Austin.D. Charleston.3. Who is the text intended for?A. Children.B. Graduates.C. Retirees.D. Tourists.3. 河北省石家庄市高三模拟试卷Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.Cumberland Islands, GeorgiaJust a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a picnic paradise. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (小径). Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a spectacular show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.Grant Park, ChicagoIf you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.Cranberry Islands, MaineHere, you’ll enjoy nat ural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry (渡船) service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.Big Sur, CaliforniaThe Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.1. What are Cumberland Islands like?A. They are just next to Savannah.B. They haven’t lost their naturalness.C. They are almost covered in Spanish moss.D. They have a spectacular show every night.2. Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope?A. At the Navy Pier.B. In the Deep South.C. At Acadia National Park.D. At the Point Lobos State Reserve.3. Why does the author write this passage?A. To introduce some picnic areas.B. To share personal stories about picnics.C. To tell readers some good ways to relax.D. To offer readers tips for winter holiday.4. Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a personal dairy. B . In a science report.C. In a travel magazine.D. In a geography textbook.4. 山东省潍坊市2019届高三高考模拟（5月三模)考试Hot Spots for Retirees to Start Their Encore CareerEncore Career: Vocational School InstructorRetire in: Los Angeles, CAEver since IBM CEO Ginni Rometty coined the term “new collar” to describe well-paid jobs that require specific skills but not necessarily a degree, vocational schools have made a serious comeback. Apparently instructors are in short supply in sunny L.A., where there are 13 jobs at vocational schools for every applicant on the market. This is a great opportunity for skilled retirees since, unlike teaching at a public school that requires a state certificate, the only requirement here is that you be a seasoned expert in your field.Encore Career: Business ConsultantRetire in : Miami, FLConsulting is a great option for a retired business professional looking to make their own hours, be their own boss, and earn as much or as little as needed to maintain their standard of living. For every consultant in Miami right now there are 13 businesses hoping to hire them. There's even greater demand here than in Washington D.C., which is typically considered the consulting capital of the world.Encore Career: Tourist WranglerRetire in :Austin , TXAs the economy continues to boom and more Americans have extra income to spend, the tourism industry hastaken off. This is particularly true in Austin, TX, where there were astonishing 36 tourism jobs for every applicant in July. Between four-star hotels, the noisy rock n' roll scene, and a new food culture, Austin is the place to be if you want to work in service industry.Encore Career: Supporter of the ArtsRetire in: Charleston, SCIf you're a Baby Boomer with a degree in the arts, now could be the perfect time to revisit your passion for creativity., especially if you also want to live in the center of southern charm. Between the 14 art galleries on King Street in Old Town, an abundance of acting companies and theaters, and music festivals, it's not surprising there were 25 jobs for every arty applicant iii Charleston.1. Which career focuses on an applicant's skills instead of a diploma?A. V ocational School Instructor.B. Business Consultant.C. Tourist Wrangler.D. Supporter of the Arts.2. Which city offers an applicant more job options than the others?A. Los Angeles.B. Miami.C. Austin.D. Charleston.3. Who is the text intended for?A. Children.B. Graduates.C. Retirees.D. Tourists.11。

2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含答案）

2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含答案）2020年高考英语阅读理解训练(绝对精品文档，价值很高，值得下载打印练习)一AA new study links heavy air pollution from coal burning to shorter lives in northern China. Researchers estimate that the half-billion people alive there in the 1990s will live an average of 5 years less than their southern counterparts because they breathed dirtier air.China itself made the comparison possible: for decades, a now-discontinued government policy provided free coal for heating, but only in the colder north. Researchers found significant differences in both particulate pollution of the air and life expectancy in the two regions.While previous studies have found that pollution affects human health, “the deep er and ultimately more important question is the impact on life expectancy,” said one of the researchers, Michael Greenstone, a professor of environmental economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “This study provides a unique setting (背景) to answer the life expectancy question because the (heating) policy dramatically changes pollution concentrations（浓度）”, Greenstone said in an email. “Further, due to the low rates of migration in China in this period, we can know people’s exposure over long time periods,” he said.The policy gave free coal for fuel boilers to heat homes and offices to cities north of the Huai River, which divides China into north and south. It was in effect for much of the 1950—1980period of central planning, and, though disconti nued after 1980, it has left a legacy（遗留问题） in the north of heavy coal burning, which releases particulate pollutants into the air that can harm human health. Researchers found no other government policies that treated China’s north differently from the south.The researchers collected data for 90 cities, from 1981 to 2000, on the annual daily average concentration of total suspended（悬浮的）particulates. In China, those are considered to be particulates that are 100 micrometers or less in diameter, sent out from sources including power stations, construction sites and vehicles. Among them, PM2.5 is of especially great health concern because it can go deep into the lungs.The researchers estimated the impact on life expectancies using death data from 1991—2000. They found that in the north, the concentration of particulates was 184 micrograms per cubic meter一or 55 percent higher than in the south, and life expectancies were 5.5 years lower on average across all age ranges.1. The main idea of this passage is that ___________.A. the government provided free coal for heating in North ChinaB. coal burning causes bad air quality across ChinaC. research in China finds air pollution shortened life expectancyD. a new study finds different particulates in South China2.According to Greenstone, ________ greatly contributed to the high pollution concentrations in North China.A. power stationsB. construction sitesC. the free heating policyD. gases from vehicles3.It is implied in the passage that _________.A. coal is no longer used for heating in North ChinaB. air quality was comparatively better in South ChinaC. southerners burned coals for heating in the 1980sD. people preferred to live in South China after 19804.The underlined word “particulates” most probabl y means _________.A. dirty cloudsB. particular smokeC. dangerous bacteriaD. harmful dustBThere’s nothing like a good night’s sleep— but what does that really mean? It turns out that the answer depends not only on your age, but also on your lifestyle. Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others needmore. Still, experts can determine guidelines that work for most people. The National Sleep Foundation researched the topic and gave new recommendations this week. The foundation acknowledges that sleep needs will vary —lifestyle and stress should be taken into consideration —but their recommendations offer a general guideline. For example, teenagers (14 —17 years old) need 8—10 hours’ sleep every day.To create the recommendations, some sleep and medical experts reviewed 312 articles from journals published during the last decade. This is the first time that any professional organization has developed age-specific recommended sleepdurations based on a systematic review of the world scientific literature.A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk for depression, and can endanger others. Those that become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.Researchers also have found in the past that too much sleep can have negative e ffects. Low socioeconomic status and depression reportedly are significantly associated with longer sleep. However, experts nowadays find that research on oversleeping is still unconvincing and needs more attention. Currently, there is no strong evidence that sleeping too much has health consequences. There is, however, laboratory evidence that short sleep durations of four to five hours have negative consequences. We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.5. Which is TRUE about sleeping time?A. Experts’ guideline for sleeping time applies to all the people.B. The time you need for sleep is related to your state of mind.C. The less you sleep, the more productive you are.D. The more you sleep, the more energetic you are.6. How did the National Sleeping Foundation do the research?A. By interviewing different people.B. By consulting other experts.C. By reading lots of articles.D. By doing systematic experiments.7. The research shows that people without enough sleep will _______.A. lose some weightB. drive faster than usualC. dream during their sleepD. eat more food8. From Paragraph 4, we can learn that _______.A. more research on oversleeping is neededB. researchers now agree with those in the pastC. too much sleep may result in social changesD. research on oversleeping is quite convincingCThe term “resume” means a document describing one’s educational qualitifications and professional experience. However guidelines for preparing a global resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start.* In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed on your resume. Do not attach a photograph to your resume if you are sending it to the United States, though.* Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most case of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.* Pay attention to the resume format(格式) you use--chronological(时间的) or revers-chronological order. If you findno specific guidelines, the general preference is for the revers-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experience first.* The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your resume , as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.* If you are writing your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses BritishEnglish or American English because there are variations between the two versions.* Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, most multinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your resume prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see and hear proof of your language skills.* Be aware that paper sizes are different countries. The United States standard is 81/2 by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your r esume by email, reformat it to the receiver’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing.9. From the passage, we learn that ______.A. We can’t list the oldest experience first in a resumeB. Asian countries may have the same standard paper sizeC. A resume can help us know about a person’s personalityD. A person’s educational background should be included in a resume10. The passage is most probably intended for ______ .A. Job hunters that seek careers abroadB. Companies that do international businessC. People that are employed by companies overseasD. Graduates that can speak over one foreign language11. The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global resume should ______.A. Be highly professionalB. Be especially informativeC. Be culturally appropriateD. Be logically chronologicalDHalf of the world’s population lives in areas affected by Asian monsoons（季风）, but monsoons are difficult to predict. American researchers have put together a 700-year record of the rainy seasons, which is expected to provide guidance for experts making weather predictions.Every summer, moist（潮湿的）air masses, known as monsoon, produce large quantities of rainfall in India, East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Australia and East Africa, which are pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressure area to the south.According to Edward Cook, a weather expert at Columbia University in New York, the complex nature of the climate systems across Asia makes monsoons hard to predict. In addition, climate records for the area date to 1950, too recent and not detailed enough to be of much use. Therefore, he and a team of researchers spent more than fifteen years travelling across Asialocating trees old enough to provide long-term records. They measured the rings（年轮）or circles, inside the trunks of thousands of ancient trees at more than 300 sites.Rainfall has a direct link to the growth and width of rings on some kinds of trees. The researchers developed a document—a Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas（地图集）. It shows the effect of monsoons over seven centuries, beginning in the 1300s.Professor Cook says the tree-ring records show periods of wet and dry conditions. “If the monsoon bas ically fails or is very weak one year, the trees affected by the monsoon at that location might put on a very narrow ring. But if the monsoon is very strong, the trees affected by that monsoon might put on a wide ring for that year. So, the wide and narrow ring widths of the tree chronology（年表）that we developed in Asia provide us with a measure of monsoon variability. ”Armed with such a sweeping set of data, researchers say they now can begin to refine climate computer models for predicting the behavior of monsoons.“There has been widespread famine and starvation and human dying in the past in large droughts. And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy, it can cause extensive flooding,” said Eugene Wahl, a scientist who is with America’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’spaleoclimate（古气侯）branch studying weather patterns over the history of the Earth. “So, to get a knowledge of what the regional moisture patterns have been, dryness and wetness over such a long period of time in great detail, I would call it a kind of victory for climate science.”12．What’s the passage mainly about?A．The achievements of Edward Cook.B．The necessity of weather forecast.C．A breakthrough in monsoon prediction.D．The effects of Asian monsoons.13．It is difficult for experts to predict Asian monsoons because______.A．it is hard to keep long-term climate recordsB．they are formed under complex climate systemsC．they influence many nationsD．there is heavy rainfall in Asia14．According to Professor Cook, the rings of the trees_________.A．offer people information about the regional climateB．have a great influence on the regional climateC．determine the regional climateD．reflect all kinds of regional climate information15．What do we know about the research according to Eugene Wahl?A．It will help people prevent droughts and floods.B．It should include information about human life in the past.C．It has analysed moisture models worldwide.D．It is a great achievement in climate science.参考答案A ---CCBDB ---- BCDAC---DACD----CBAD二AWanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s musicprogrammers. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00 Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants AssistantWhen you join in them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Walden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Ogilvie, Palmlace Limited.1. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _______.A. is aged between 24 and 40B. may do some training workC. should deal with general dutiesD. can work for about a month2. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD. Software TrainerBGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood. The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.B. People remember well what they learned in childhood.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.4. The author explains the law of overlearning by .A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. using examplesD. making a comparison5. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is .A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies6. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It increases students' learning interest.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It's helpful only in a limited way.CBy 2050, a completely new type of human evolve as a result of extremely new technology, behavior, and natural selection.This is according to Cadell Last, a researcher at the Global Brain Institute, who claims mankind is undergoing a major “evolutionary transition”.In less than four decades, Mr. Last claims we will live longer, have children in old age and rely on artificial intelligence to do ordinary and boring tasks. This shift is so significant, he claims, it is comparable to the change from monkeys to apes, and apes to humans. “Your 80 or 100 is going to be so radically differe nt than your grandparents,” Mr. Last says, who believes we will spend much of our time living in virtual reality. Some evolutionary scientists believe this age could be as high as 120 by 2050.Mr. Last claims humans will also demonstrate delayed sexual maturation, according to a report by Christina Sterbenz in Business Insider. This refers to something known as life history theory which attempts to explain how natural selection shapes key events in a creature’s life, such as reproduction. It suggests thatas brain sizes increase, organisms need more energy and time to reach their full potential, and so reproduce less.Instead of living fast and dying younger, Mr. Last believes humans will live slow and die old. “Global society at the moment is a complete mess,” he told MailOnline. “But in crisis there is opportunity, and in apocalypse (启示) there can be transform ation. So I think the next system humanity creates will be far more sophisticated, fair, and abundant than our current civilization.”“I think our next system will be as different from the modern world, as our contemporary world is from the medieval (中世纪的) world. The biological clock isn't going to be around forever,” he added, and said that people could pause it for some time usingfuture technology.The change is already happening. Today, the average age at which a woman in Britain has her first baby has been rising steadily stands at 29. 8. In the US, just one percent of first children were born to women over the age of 35 in 1970. By 2012, that figure rose to 15 percent.“As countries become socio-economically advanced, more and more people, especially women have the option to engage in cultural reproduction,” Mr. Last added. And as well as having more child-free years to enjoy leisure time, he believes artificial intelligence will make up the need for low-skill jobs. We may also spend a large amount of time living in virtual reality. “I’m not quite sure most people have really absorbed the implications of this possibility,” Mr. Last said.His vi ews are detailed in a paper, titled “Human Evolution, Life History Theory, and the End of Biological Reproduction" published Current Aging Science.7. According to Cadell Last, a completely new type of human will appear because of ______.① artificial intelligence ② new technology ③ natural selection ④ mundane tasks⑤ behaviorA. ②③⑤B. ①②③C. ③④⑤D. ①②⑤8. Which statement is compared by Mr. Last to the change from monkeys to apes, andapes to humans?A. We have diseases and die young.B. We spend less time in virtual reality.C. We give birth to a child when we are young.D. We use intelligent robots to do everyday housework.9. The underlined words in the third paragraph most probably mean “______”.A. Reproduction.B. Reproduce less.C. Natural selection shapes key events.D. Organisms need more energy and time to ripen.10. In the next system Mr. Last explained we can infer that ______.A. women are engaged in careers or hobbies instead of giving birth to babiesB. women are engaged in playing computer games rather than workingC. women are engaged in cultural reproduction in place of menD. women are engaged in living in virtual reality without optionsDMost teens can't wait to learn to drive. Not so with me. Driving made me nervous.I didn't get a license until I turned 24 years old. As a result, when I first married, we only had one car and car pooled to work. My husband's hours were different from mine by one hour. I worked earlier. So he dropped me off and went to the diner to drink coffee until work time.Then, in the afternoons, I leisurely walked the three miles to his wo rk place where I waited in his car, reading a book.One day while waiting for him, I noticed the most beautifulCadillac pull in the lot. It was powder blue and sleek looking. The kind of car you dream about. I was busily admiring the car, when I noticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the prettiest woman I had ever seen off the movie screen.She pulled into the spot beside our car and it was all I could do not to stare. There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor. Jet black hair and alabaster skin. Our eyes made contact and she smiled at me. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like an even row of pearls. She was wearing a light blue shirt that just matched her car. Peeking through her long, softly curled hair I could see gold hoop earrings. They had to be gold to shine like that. A couple of minutes later, a nice looking man came out of the building, entered her car, leaned over and kissed her and she drove away.Sitting there in my jeans, shirt and hair in a pony tail, I wanted to cry. How could some people have it all?Maybe I would have forgotten about her, but the following week, I saw her again. Then it became almost routine to see her about once a week. She seemed friendly and always waved, flashing a big smile. My envy lingered long after she drove away.Many nights when sleep evaded me, I would think about the beautiful lady. I wondered if she and her husband ate out, and where they dined, and what she was wearing. I wanted her to get out of the car and let me see her full length. Did she wear really high heeled shoes and pants, or a skirt.I would get my answers in a couple of weeks.Sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding my book, watching her over the top of it. She was waiting and when her husband came to the car, she called to him. They spoke a few words and he opened the car door for her to step out. He tookher arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She was wearing a skirt.She haltingly walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking cane. Sitting sideways in the car, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other one. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis on the left leg and a brace on the right leg. I couldn't w atch them drive away as the tears were blinding me. For weeks I had envied this woman and her way of life, while I had been able to walk three miles to our car!When my husband arrived and found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and also knew the story. The beautiful lady and her parents were in a car that either stalled or got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroadmade a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything I didn't. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can't buy. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything.When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled.11. In the afternoons the woman walked three miles to her hus band’s work place to___.A. take exercise on the wayB. meet the beautiful ladyC. enjoy the scenery and readingD. wait for her husband12. After seeing the beautiful lady, the woman concluded_______.A. the beautiful lady led a rich and happy lifeB. the beautiful lady liked to show off herselfC. she and her husband must make more moneyD. she shouldn’t have married her husband13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The woman learned that health and family are more important.B. Th e woman was poor and couldn’t afford another car and fancy clothes.C. The woman envied the beautiful lady of her capable husband.D. The woman regretted marrying her husband.14.The underlined word “haltingly”(paragraph 10) probably means________.A. proudlyB. excitedlyC. difficultlyD. steadily15.Which of the following do you think can be the best title of the passage?A. Seeing is believingB. Trust her heart instead of her lookC. Looks can be deceivingD. Fooled by her look阅读理解A---- DC B---- BCAD C----- ADDA D-----DAACC三AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama,Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-。

2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练07 应用文练习.doc

1Need a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible（符合条件）for this program. Which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities（社区）.Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.Summer Employment Opportunities（机会）Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.21. What is special about Summer Company?A. It requires no training before employment.B. It provides awards for running new businesses.C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.D. It offers more summer job opportunities.22. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A.15-18.B.15-24.C.15-29.D.16-17.23. Which program favors the disabled?A. Jobs for Youth.B. Summer Company.C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D. Summer Employment Opportunities.2Welcome to Holker Hall & GardensVisitor InformationHow to Get to HolkerBy Car：Follow brown signs an A590 from J36, M6．Approximate travel times: Windermere–20 minutes, Kendal–25 minutes, Lancaster–45 minutes, Manchester–1 hour 30 minutes．By Rail：The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports．Opening TimesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am–4:00pm,30th March–2nd November．Admission ChargesHall & Gardens GardensAdults: £ 12.00 £ 8.00Groups £ 9.00 £ 5.50Special EventsProducers’ Market 13th AprilJoin us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks．Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas．Holker Garden Festival 30th MayThe event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening．National Garden Day 28th AugustHolker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged．For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide．Winter Market 8th NovemberThis is an event for all the family．Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment．21．How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?A．20 minutes．B．25 minutes．C．45 minutes．D．90 minutes．22．How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens?A．£ l2.00．B．£ 9.00．C．£ 8.00 D．£ 5.5023．Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?A．Producers' Market．B．Holker Garden Festival．C．National Garden Day．D．Winter Market．3Summer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do．Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school．Before choices are finalised，parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their child’s choices．21．Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A．OUT．B．WBP．C．CRF．D．POT．22．What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs．Wilson?A．Travel to London．B．See a parade and fireworks．C．Tour central Paris．D．Visit the WWI battlefields．23．How long does Potty about Potter last?A．Two days．B．Four days．C．Five days．D．One week．4Pacific Science Center Guide◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s StoreDon’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit．The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome．◆Hungry?Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials．The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes．◆Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit．The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3．Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance．ID required．◆S upport Pacific Science CenterSince 1962 Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology．Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1．3 million people a year and beings inquiry-based science education to classrooms andcommunity events all over Washington State．It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations．Visit to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center．21．Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A．In Building 1．B．In Building 3．C．At the Last Dome．D．At the Denny Way entrance．22．What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A．Train Science teachers．B．Distribute science books．C．Distribute scientific research．D．Take science to the classroom．23．What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A．To encourage donations．B．To advertise coming events．C．To introduce special exhibits．D．To tell about the Center’s history．5In the coming months，we are bringing together artists from all over the globe，to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language，in our Globe，within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for．Please come and join us．National Theatre of China Beijing | ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK．The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre．This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying．Date & Time：Saturday 28 April，2.30pm & Sunday 29 April，1.30pm & 6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia，the Marjanishvili，founded in 1928，appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world．This new production of As You Like It is helmed（指导）by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze．Date & Time：Friday 18 May，2.30pm & Saturday 19 May，7.30pmDeafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language（BSL）By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL，Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience．Date & Time：Tuesday 22 May，2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May，7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv | HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide，Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution，the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s，Since 1958，they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel．This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK．Date & Time：Monday 28 May，7.30 & Tuesday 29 May，7.30pm21．Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A．Richard Ⅲ．B．Lover’s Labour’s LostC．As You Like It D．The Merchant of Venice22．What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A．It has two groups of actors B．It is the leading theatre in LondonC．It performs plays in BSL D．It is good at producing comedies23．When can you see a play in Hebrew?A．On Saturday 28 April．B．On Sunday 29 AprilC．On Tuesday 22 May．D．On Tuesday 29 May6San Francisco Fire Engine ToursRunning：February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF．Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer．(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery：Tell time upon request．Duration(时长)：2 hoursPrice：$90Back to the Fifties TourRunning：August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports y ou back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream．Departing form the Cannery 5：00 pm and 7：00 pmDuration：2 hoursPrice：$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning：October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district．Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco．Departing from the Cannery：6：30 pm and 8：30 pmDuration ：1 hour and 30 minutesPrice：Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning：December 6th through December 23rdThis tractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes．Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit．Departing from the Cannery 7：00 pm and 9：00 pmDuration：1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required．21．Which of the tours is available in March?A．San Francisco Winery Tour．B．Back to the Fifties Tour．C．Spooky Halloween Tour．D．Holiday Lights Tour．22．What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A．Go to Treasure Island．B．Enjoy the holiday scenes．C．Have free ice cream．D．Visit the Presidio district．23．What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A．Take some drinks．B．Set off early in the morning．C．Wear warm clothes．D．Make reservations in advance．7MusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www. cityopera. com.Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http://www. chamberorch. com. Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http://www. symphony. org/home. asp. College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM’s Philh armonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I. D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www. ccm. uc. edu/events/calendar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. .21. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?A. 241-2742.B. 723-1182.C. 381-3300.D. 232-6220.22. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?A. February.B. May.C. August.D. November.23. Where can students go for free performances with their I. D. cards?A. Music Hall.B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater.D. Riverbend Music Theater.24. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?A. It has seats in the open air.B. It gives shows all year round.C. It offers membership discounts.D. It presents famous musical works.参考答案1.BDD2. DBD3. ADA4.BDA5. ACD6. ACD7. ABCA。

2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试模拟试卷英语试题含解析七

2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语卷(七)第一部分阅读理解合肥市质检)A (2019·Panama City，PanamaFor beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture，consider a trip to Panama City.Here，you will enjoy beaches and city exploring.Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita，where you can book a room starting at $222 a night.There are various programs，including beach Olympics，stargazing(天体观察) and Spanish lessons.Jupiter，FloridaThis place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones.Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa，with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night.Here，you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts，take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.San Diego，CaliforniaThe West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations，so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego.A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa.Here，a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night.Your kids can practice cannonballs atthe pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo.Kihei，HawaiiFor west coasters who are growing bored with their background，fly to the islands of Hawaii.Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan，with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four.Here，you'll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific.And if you set about cooking a fancy meal，you'll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.1．Which of the following charges you least a night?A．The Westin Playa Bonita. B．Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa.C．The Kona Kai Resort & Spa. D．The Aston at the Maui Banyan.2．What can you do at the Aston at the Maui Banyan?A．Admire beautiful sunsets. B．Visit a world-famous zoo.C．Observe fantastic stars. D．Play some beach sports.3．What is the common feature of the four destinations?A．They all offer rooms with a full kitchen.B．They are all intended for family trips.C．They all pick up visitors from the airport.D．They all provide bike riding on the beach.B (2019·山东省、湖北省部分重点中学质检)．The reasoning：It stresses Not long ago I saw the following headline：“An antihomework trend goes global”．children out and it steals“precious family time”Hmm...I wonder. As a teacher, one of the problems I often come across is that students attach far too little importance to their studies，resulting in bad or incomplete work.I also wonder about the“precious family time”．If homework were abolished，would the time freed up be used for reading poetry aloud at the dinner table or having heart-to-heart discussions about the social and political landscapes(局面)？In the age of the Internet and games such as C andy Crush Saga，which have absorbed the time and interest of otherwise intelligent adults，I am doubtful.When I was a kid，homework actually created precious family time.I still remember，after supper，clearing the table and replacing the dishes with my schoolbooks.And then，in swing shifts，my working-class parents would sit down with me and，to the best of their abilities，help me when and where they could.I've often thought that the homework question could be dealt with if one thought of homework in terms of learning to play a musical instrument.For me，this was the clarinet (单簧管)，which I began learning to play at age 9.Every week I took a 30-minute lesson from an old Polish man，Mr. Markiewicz.“Practice an hour a day，and you'll be playing the clarinet before you know it.”Because my motivation was strong，I did practice an hour a day，and I did learn to play it in a reasonable amount of time.Let's get rid of homework，but only the word“homework”，and replace it with“practice”．As a teacher，it's all I ask：that my students listen up in class and then go home to practice，so that when they return to me to show me how much they understand.I—and their parents—can be proud of them.4．What might happen in the house with no homework according to the author?A．Students will play games.B．Students will develop new interest.C．There will be more precious family time.D．There will be more arguments among the family.5．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?A．Mourn his precious family time's passing.B．Show the powerful parental forces.C．Prove the advantage of homework.D．Represent his uneasy life as a student.6．What does the author suggest students do about the homework?A．Get rid of it. B．Don't see it as a load.C．Take great pride in it. D．Improve their motivation for it.C (2019·太原市模拟)Gabriella's family immigrated to the US from Peru when she was two years old.As a compound bilingual(熟谙两种语言的人)，Gabriella develops two linguistic codes at the same time，with a set of concepts，learning both English and Spanish.Her teenage brother，on the other hand，might be a coordinate bilingual，working with two sets of concepts，learning English in school，Spanish at home.Finally，Gabriella's parents are likely to be subordinate bilinguals who learned a second language by translating it into their mother tongue.Regardless of accent and pronunciation，all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language.It seems that the difference may not be apparent.But recently brain imaging technology has given a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain.It's well known that the brain'sleft hemisphere(半球) is in charge of logical processes，while the right hemisphere is more active in emotional and social nguage involves both types of functions.Critical period hypothesis says children learn languages more easily because their developing brains let them use both hemispheres in language learning，while in most adults，language relies on one hemisphere，usually the left.Before the 1960s，bilingualism was considered a handicap that slowed the children's development by forcing them to spend too much energy distinguishing between languages.But a recent study did show that bilingualism may make you smarter.It does make your brain more complex，healthier，and more actively engaged，and even if you didn't have the good fortune of learning a second language like a child，it's never too late to do yourself a favor and make the linguistic leap from“Hello”to“Hola”“Bonjour”or“nihao”because when it comes to our brains，a little exercise can go a long way.7．Why is Gabriella's family used as the example in Paragraph 1?A．To show that the family are bilinguals.B．To explain the advantages of bilinguals.C．To illustrate the three types of bilinguals.D．To prove all ages can learn foreign languages.8．Why do the children learn languages more easily than adults?A．Because they learn languages with a set of concepts.B．Because they use both hemispheres to learn languages.C．Because their mother tongue doesn't influence them much.D．Because they can easily translate one language into another.9．Which of the following best explains“handicap”underlined in Paragraph 3?A．Disease. B．Disability. C．Disadvantage. D．Illness.10．What can we infer from the text?A．The left brain is more important for language learning.B．Learning languages can promote the brain development.C．The proficiency of language becomes weak gradually with age.D．Immigrants have advantages in learning languages over natives.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年高考英语阅读理解+七选五专题练习(含解析)

2020年高考英语阅读理解+七选五专题练习(含解析)Feeling a little down and need a good laugh。

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